The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
system for rating video games and computer software

by Mark Hughes

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The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has voluntarily
created a rating system for video games and computer software. Most games
sold in North America use this rating system, which itself is divided into
two parts. Each rating has its own symbol (shown on the front of a game's
box) and content description (found on the back). The symbols, content
description, and a game example for each rating are below.